Finding alternatives to single-use plastic isn't just about helping the environment, it's also about feeling great when you save a dime using reusable products instead. Here are some handy tips to help your hip pocket, and put a spring in your step knowing you're helping mother earth.
Tip 1
Try TapRefill a reusable water bottle with tap water instead of forking our your hard earned for disposable water bottles.
Tip 2
Skip The Juice Bar
Squeeze a little lemon, orange or fresh fruit juice into your water bottle. It's refreshing, healthy, and tastes great without the waste.
Tip 3
Side-step The Smoothie ShopMix a delicious home-made smoothie in seconds and enjoy at home or pour into an insulated drink bottle to enjoy on-the-go later that day.
Tip 4
Refill A Food PouchRefill baby food pouches with delicious home made fruit puree instead of buying baby food from the supermarket. Cheaper, healthy, and waste free!
Tip 5
Scrap The WrapStop buying plastic cling film to cover leftover food. Choose a non-toxic, reusable food wrap or bowl cover and make sure it’s easy to clean in the washing machine.
Tip 6
Sustainable Sandwich WrapStop using plastic sandwich bags. Instead use reusable food wraps that are non-toxic and easy to clean.
Tip 7
Use a Cup That CaresNext time you visit your local barista take a reusable coffee cup for them to fill. Often they’ll offer a discount because they don’t have to supply cups (and you’re keeping disposable cups out of landfill).
Tip 8
Bring Your Own BeansBYO home-made coffee or tea in a spill-proof travel mug on the way to work and you could save up to $1000 otherwise spent on takeaway coffee's (assumes $4 average per coffee, 5 workdays a week, 50 weeks a year).
Tip 9
Pack You Own SnacksPack a snack container with delicious fruit, nuts and nibbles and do a pirouette around the snack food vending machine.
Tip 10
Live Off LeftoversWant to enjoy a hot meal at work but on budget? Heat up last night's leftovers and pop into an insulated food container and voila, you'll be the envy of all.
